Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling
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Counseling Services

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Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling (RSAC) therapists aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental and empowering space for survivors to work through the effects of their trauma.

RSAC understands the impact sexual assault can have on a person's life, including those around them. Sexual assault can have a huge impact on the way a person expresses themselves personally and within relationships. Survivors may feel guilt, shame, fear, anxiety, depression and vulnerability after their trauma. It may take years after the trauma event to recognize these feelings. Counseling helps the survivor recognize these feelings, create coping skills, and help adjust to life after sexual assault.
Survivors who seek out services often receive help with issues such as:
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Rape Trauma Syndrome
  • Flashbacks
  • Repeated Thoughts and/or Memories
  • Anxiety/Fear
  • Depression
  • Nightmares
  • Sleep Disturbances
  • Eating Issues
  • Trust & Safety Concerns
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
*All therapists are master's level clinicians who have specialized in the treatment of sexual abuse*

Individual & Group Counseling

RSAC offers a wide range of counseling services including individual and group therapy. 

Sexual assault survivor groups are facilitated based off of need. Members must be assessed by an RSAC therapist and attend individual therapy sessions twice a month in order to be considered for group. If you are interested in group, please contact us to start individual therapy sessions or talk to your RSAC therapist for more information.

Who Can Receive Counseling?

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Counseling is offered to those who have experienced sexual violence of any type, their significant others,
and non-offending family members ages 3 & up.

         All services are free. Visit United Way or Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault(ICASA) website
to learn more about how to help keep these services free of charge.

RSAC does not discriminate due to race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender or ability.
If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please contact Erica Engler at 815-636-9811.


Children's Counseling

RSAC offers child centered play therapy and utilizes play therapy aspects such as sandtray, doll house, art supplies, playdough, and much more. Therapists are trained in sexual abuse play therapy and are required to seek out continued education.

For more information about play therapy, visit The Association for Play Therapy page "Why Play Therapy?"

School Based Services

RSAC provides school-based services to our 3 county service area! If you are in need of counseling services, contact your school social worker/counselor to get you set up! If they don't already have an RSAC contact, reach out to us so we can get those services in your school!

Counseling is also free and confidential while at school. Teens ages 12-16, by law, are allowed 8 sessions without parent consent.

Learn More.

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RSAC is a registered 501(c)(3)
RSAC is a United Way of Rock River Valley and United Way of Ogle County non-profit organization.
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RSAC has been serving the Winnebago, Boone and Ogle County areas for over 35 years. Click here to learn more about our mission to help end sexual violence.
About us
RSAC serves all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, class or sexual orientation.

If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to
RSAC Executive Director,
Erica Engler at 815-636-9811.
RSAC provides 5 essential services in all 3 counties. Click on what you are interested in learning more about.
counseling services
Crisis services
medical & Legal advocacy
prevention education
professional education
If you are in crisis, call our hotline. It is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Or call us to learn more about how you can become a volunteer.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Board Member Shout Outs!
    • Career Opportunities
    • Newsletter
    • RSAC in the Media
    • Resources >
      • For Survivors >
        • Sexual Abuse Facts
        • What to Do
        • Coping Skills
        • How to Help a Friend
      • Coping Skills >
        • Coping Skills Video Series
        • Coping Skills- Children
        • Coping Skills- Adult
      • For Caregivers >
        • Social Media Safety
        • Talking To Your Children
        • Resource Book for Caregivers
        • Coping Skills- Children
      • For Teens >
        • Internet Safety Tips
        • Coping Skills- Teens
  • Services
    • Counseling Services
    • Crisis Intervention
    • Prevention Education
    • Professional Education
    • Medical & Legal Advocacy
    • RAD Programs
    • Servicios en Español
  • Funding & Support
    • Raising Up Survivors
    • Thank You Donors
  • Events
    • Previous Events >
      • Open House!
      • Golf Play Day >
        • #RSACGolfPlayDay2016
        • #RSACGolfPlayDay2017
        • #RSACGolfPlayDay2018
        • #RSACGolfPlayDay2019
      • RSAC 40th Anniversary Celebration
    • Dispelling the Darkness >
      • 2020
      • 2021
      • 2022
    • SAAM >
      • #SAAM2017
      • #SAAM2018
      • #SAAM2019
      • #SAAM 2020
      • #SAAM 2021
      • #SAAM2022
      • #SAAM2023